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Does ibs cause hemmoroids?
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Can: Diarrhea or constipation can cause your hemorrhoids to flare up and since either may be a symptom of ibs, then yes. Hemorrhoids are normal veins, so ibs doesn't cause hemorrhoids but it can cause them to give you symptoms.
Answered 7/20/2012
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No: IBS does not cause it but if you strain too much then you might get your hemorrhoid worsened.
Answered 1/25/2016
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